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What is the Green Card Lottery? |
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The DIVERSITY VISA PROGRAM, known as the GREEN CARD LOTTERY was enacted by the United States Congress in 1990. The CURRENT PROGRAM allocates 55,000 visas, known as "Green Cards" to applicants from certain eligible countries around the world. The selected applicants will be chosen in a random drawing or "LOTTERY" conducted by the U.S. STATE DEPARTMENT.
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How does the Green Card Lottery work? |
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To obtain a Green Card, a completed formatted entry application must be electronically filed with the U.S. STATE DEPARTMENT. Paper entries are no longer allowed. The U.S. State Department will then select the "WINNERS" by a computer drawing or "LOTTERY". Winners will be notified by mail. Winners will then receive official forms to be filled out and an interview will be scheduled at the nearest United States Consulate to receive their Green Cards. Winners residing in the United States can adjust their status and have their interview scheduled with the Immigration & Naturalization Service without leaving the country.
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What rights does a Green Card offer? |
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A Green Card gives a person the LEGAL RIGHT to LIVE, WORK AND STUDY permanently in the United States and to enter and leave the country freely. You may work in the many government, public and private jobs that are available. Green Card holders also receive health, education and other benefits. They can also sponsor relatives for Green Cards. The Green Card DOES NOT affect present citizenship. A Green Card holder may later apply for United States citizenship, if desired.
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Do I qualify to enter? |
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You qualify to enter if you (or your husband or wife) were born in one of the selected lottery countries. The selected lottery countries include every country in the world EXCEPT the following: Canada, China, Columbia, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Haiti, India, Jamaica, Korea, Mexico, Pakistan, Philippines, Russia, United Kingdom, and Vietnam. If you (or your husband or wife) were born in any country except those, you can legally apply to be in the Green Card lottery (Taiwan, Hong Kong and Northern Ireland are treated as a separate countries and are eligible.)
You can enter wherever you are living - even in the United States. You must have at least your country’s equivalent of a U.S. high school diploma OR two years work experience in a job which requires two years of training. You do not have to speak or write English. You do not need to have relatives living in the United States. You do not need to have a certain amount of money or a job waiting, BUT you must be able to show that you can work and/or support yourself. You cannot be a criminal, cannot be mentally disturbed, and cannot be a threat to the United States' national interest. You can enter the Green Card Lottery even if you have an immigration petition pending, such as a relative or employer’s petition. Entering the Green Card lottery does not affect current or past petitions.
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Which are the selected lottery countries? |
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The selected lottery countries include every country in the world EXCEPT the following: Canada, China, Columbia, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Haiti, India, Jamaica, Korea, Mexico, Pakistan, Philippines, Russia, United Kingdom, and Vietnam. If you (or your husband or wife) were born in any country except those, you can legally apply to be in the Green Card lottery (Taiwan, Hong Kong and Northern Ireland are treated as a separate countries and are eligible.)
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When is the latest I can enter?
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There is only a very short period of time during the year when the government will accept applications. It is extremely important to enter before the deadline. The exact dates are announced about 60 days ahead of time and are subject to change each year. By submitting your application to National Visa Service today, you will be guaranteed entry in the next lottery.
The sooner you apply, the better your chances are to be entered before the deadline.
The surest way to be entered in this year's lottery is to apply on line right now. Entering on-line is easy and guaranteed 100% safe.
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What about my family? |
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If you win the lottery and receive a Green Card, your husband or wife and all unmarried children under twenty-one (21) years of age will also receive Green Cards. All family members who will accompany you to the U.S. must be included on your application (failure to list a family member on your application can result in disqualification after you win). Children twenty-one (21) or older must file their own separate application.
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How do I enter? |
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Fill out the on-line application now and submit it electronically or print the form and mail it to National Visa Service. Answer the questions to the best of your knowledge. Return the application, processing fee and photograph(s) as soon as possible. Remember, you must provide the following:
- Application form
- Required processing fee
- Photograph(s)
We will do the rest.
As soon as we receive your completed application, our office will prepare, process and file your entry. If you do not have digital photos, we will scan paper photographs for electronic transmission for you at no additional charge. You'll receive a paid confirmation receipt. Winners are notified by Express Mail of the selection results.
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What is the fee? |
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National Visa Service guarantees you the lowest entry fee of any professional U.S. Immigration service.
Typically the fee is only $50 USD for a single person and only $75 USD for a family,
including all handling and expenses of preparing, processing, digital photo scanning
and electronic filing of your application with the U.S. Department of State. If you
find any bona fide green card lottery service that publishes a lower fee for these
services, enclose a copy of their offer with your paid application and National Visa
Service will refund the difference to you. No other United States Immigration Service
compares with National Visa Service in quality, service or price.
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Can a husband and wife double their chances of winning by entering separately?
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Yes! A single person can only enter the lottery one
time each year. Married persons can each enter one time thus doubling the chance
for the family to win. Be sure to include all
family members on each application.
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When will I know if I have won? |
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Winners are notified by mail between April and July.
Only winners are notified. If you do not receive notification by July, it means
you were not selected from the previous year's entries and you should re-enter
for the current year. Click Here to see the names of winners who entered
through National Visa Service.
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What is the National Visa Service Entry Guarantee? |
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National Visa Service GUARANTEES
that your application will be processed correctly and entered on time
so that you qualify for the drawing.
Millions of applications sent in by people who try to enter on their
own are disqualified or never have a chance because of mistakes or failure to
mail it at exactly the right time. National Visa Service carefully screens
and processes your application. We will catch and correct any omission or
mistake that could disqualify you. We make sure you are correctly
entered at the right time to have the best possible chance of winning or
your money back!
Winning the lottery depends on luck, but for
GUARANTEED ENTRY
to have the best possible chance to win you can depend on National Visa Service.
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What are the photograph requirements? |
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National Visa Service will scan your photographs for
you and electronically transmit them with your application at no extra
charge. Send your photo prints to National Visa Service with your application.
All photos must comply with these rules:
Size: 2"x2" (5cm x 5cm)(50mm x 50mm)
A separate photograph is required of each person.
Group or family photos will not be accepted.
On the back of each photograph, type or print
Full Name: underline last name
Date of Birth: DD-MM-YYYY
Place of Birth: City, Province, Country
Relationship in family: Husband, Wife, Child
Face the camera, eyes open.
Do not tilt or turn your head. look directly into the lens.
Head should cover about 50% of the picture.
Plain, neutral, light-colored background.
Face must be completely unobstructed and in focus.
NO SUNGLASSES ALLOWED
NO HEAD COVERINGS OR HATS ALLOWED
unless strictly required due to religious beliefs, and then only if they
do not obscure any portion of the face.
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Can I apply for someone else?
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Yes! As long as you have a recent photograph of the person or persons you wish to be entered and all of the information you submit for that person is correct. Be sure to use the mailing address and contact information for the person being entered so that he or she will be notified directly if they win. Remember, only one entry per year is allowed– make sure he or she has not already entered for the current year.
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How can I comply with rules that require digital photographs and electronic entry over the Internet?
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You don’t have to! National Visa Service does everything for you. The government requires electronic submission of all entries. Each person’s data and digital photograph must be uploaded over the internet– paper applications that are sent to the government are disqualified without notice! Many people do not have the high tech tools required for electronic entry. Those who do can be confused by the very strict and complex technical requirements. The danger of disqualification is very high for anyone who tries to do it himself or who uses an unreliable service. Why take a chance? Using the most advanced technology, National Visa Service accepts your paper application and photographs, digitizes them for you at no extra cost, and electronically submits them directly to the U.S. Government in exactly the right way and at exactly the right time to give you the best possible chance to win ... guaranteed!
You can enter online right now! It’s fast, easy and 100% guaranteed safe.
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Where should I send my application?
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For fastest service, send your application directly to the National Visa Service Processing Center at the following address:
Regular Mail and Postal Service:
National Visa Service
Processing Center
P.O. Box: 699
Santa Barbara, CA 93102 USA
DHL, FEDEX or other courier service:
National Visa Service
On-Line Processing Center
Anacota Plaza
610 Anacapa Street
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
United States of America
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How can I pay?
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Applications cannot be processed without the payment or proof of payment enclosed. Most types of payment are accepted including cash in any currency, checks on any U.S. Bank, credit cards, etc. Foreign currency payments must be calculated to equal U.S. Dollars at the prevailing exchange rate. If you choose to pay by
Western Union, wire transfer or other means by which funds are transferred separately, you must include a receipt for your payment with your application.
WESTERN UNION:
Western Union QuickPay is the preferred method of payment.
Use Quick Pay code: NVSCA
Reference: DV -2004
You must include your Western Union receipt or the 10 digit Western Union confirmation number with your application. To locate a Western Union office near you, click here.
BANK WIRE TRANSFERS:
Call Us for information at 805-962-0786
THIRD PARTY PAYMENTS:
If someone else is paying for you, you must send your completed application to that person so he or she forward your application to NVS together with the payment or proof of payment.
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How can I send a payment from Nigeria?
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Nigerians can pay in U.S. Dollars, cash, or in Nairas at the current exchange rate. If you do not want to send cash, you can send payment to National Visa Service through the services of: EXPRESS FUNDING LIMITED, 149/153 Broad Street, Ebany House, John Holt Building, Lagos, Nigeria. Phone: 266-6159, 266-6711, or 266-9650. Email: mennco@yahoo.com or uzouzoma@hotmail.com
VERY IMPORTANT: Be sure to get a receipt from Express Funding with your name on it and SEND THE ORIGINAL RECEIPT WITH YOUR APPLICATION directly to the National Visa Service Processing Center in the United States.
DO NOT GIVE YOUR PRINTED APPLICATION TO EXPRESS FUNDING OR ANY OTHER THIRD PARTY TO SEND - SEND IT YOURSELF - WE RECOMMEND YOU USE DHL OR ANOTHER COURIER SERVICE FOR FAST SAFE DELIVERY AND THAT YOU GET A TRACKING NUMBER.
TO APPLY NOW FROM NIGERIA, CLICK HERE.
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How can I change or re-print my on-line application?
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If you need to make any changes to your Internet application simply write
the correct information on the form that you printed out and send it to us
with your processing fee. We will make the necessary change for you upon
receipt. To re-print your application, click here and follow the instructions.
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How will I know that I have been entered?
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A Certificate of Entry will be mailed to you as soon as your application
is received. Please allow 4 to 6 weeks for delivery. If you have enclosed a valid
email address in your application, you will also get immediate confirmation
by email.
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How can I make changes or corrections to my application?
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If you need to update any information on your application, such as to add
a new address, spouse or child, please reference your ID number and send
the change by email to: changeaddress@nationalvisaservice.com or by fax to
202 298-5601. You must also send the required photographs.
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How can I contact National Visa Service?
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Telephone 24 Hours:
CALL TOLL FREE IN THE USA: 888 USA VISA (888-872-8472)
OUTSIDE THE USA CALL: 202-298-5600
Fax:
FAX TOLL FREE IN THE USA: 866 VISA FAX (866-847-2329)
OUTSIDE THE USA FAX TO: 202 298-5601
For the Processing Center, Customer Service, Administration or Legal Department call Monday through Friday between 9AM and 5PM, Pacific Standard Time: 805-962-0786 (closed weekends and all U.S. Holidays)
Email: questions@nationalvisaservice.com
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How do I report a fraudulent DV Lottery company? |
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There is only one National Visa Service. Beware of imitations.
Persons who think they have been cheated by a U.S. company in
connection with the DV Lottery may wish to contact their local consumer
affairs office or the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). The Internet address
for using the online complaint form is: http://www.ftc.gov. The FTC can also
be contacted by telephone, toll free at 1-877-FTC-HELP (382-4357) or (202)
382-4357 or TDD: (202) 326-2502. The mailing address is: Consumer Response
Center, Federal Trade Commission, 600 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Washington,
D.C. 20580. (The FTC telephone number is only to report fraud and not to
obtain information about application procedures for the DV Lottery.)
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